Cumbria regeneration set to get underway as luxury apartment development secures planning permission
OHC Property Group and South Lakeland District Council successfully put preserving existing buildings and courtyards and enhancing the local street scene at the heart of their development plans
- South Lakeland District Council approves plans for OHC Property Group to build fifteen luxury, high-specification apartments near Kendal high street and greater town centre.
- James Brecknock, Director of OHC Property Group is a well-respected property developer who has plans to expand his house building programme across the UK.
- The development is expected to raise the standard of apartment living in Kendal.
- OHC Property Group is a design led property developer actively acquiring land and property across the country to develop into outstanding residential homes.
A leading property developer has been given the green light to commence work on an exclusive luxury apartments development in Kendal, in a model that he hopes can be replicated across the country.
The Cavendish Court development will be located at 133-139 Stricklandgate, Kendal and it will house 11 one bed apartments and four two bed apartments designed with holiday makers and professionals in mind.
Following approval by South Lakeland District Council, the development will officially get underway later this year and is expected to complete in the spring / summer of 2022.
James Brecknock, Director of OHC Property Group wrote: “I am delighted that we have the permissions in place to commence construction later this year. Thanks go to South Lakeland District Council for their conscientious approach during the application process and our design team for their determination and vision which helped ascertain the various approvals.”
Maintaining and promoting the existing heritage of the property was a key priority for OHC Property Group during the planning process and the firm and South Lakeland District Council were able to ensure that the new housing does not demolish key parts of the properties original charm and character.
Brecknock added: “Careful consideration was taken during the design stage to preserve much of the existing building and courtyard and provide a contemporary and elegant development.
“Kendal is a special place with picturesque countryside close by, great amenities and a growing and eclectic range of retailers, restaurants and bars. The development is proving popular, and we look forward to welcoming residents into their new homes in 2022.”
“The Kendal Town Centre residential market is growing and if you spend some time in the town and the neighbouring area it is easy to see why.”
OHC Property Group is actively looking for further land and property to develop throughout the country. To introduce new opportunities to the group please email [email protected]
